A non-emotional sexual favor. Women do this out of guilt when a male goes beyond the call of duty or has gone a long time without sex. Much like tossing a bone to a dog, no effort or meaning. sympathy sex. A reward when sex is not wanted.

Jack had done such a great job washing Diane's car, and she hadn't done anything for him in a long time. Not being in the mood for sex, she went ahead and threw him a pity poke to keep him happy.